Active Ingredient (In Each Tablet)
Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Chattem, Inc. for the product Dulcolax Stimulant Laxative (NDC 41167-0200). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding active ingredient (in each tablet), purpose, use, do not use, ask a doctor before use if you have, when using this product, stop use and ask a doctor if, if pregnant or breast-feeding,, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Bisacodyl (USP) 5 mg
Stimulant laxative
● for relief of occasional constipation and irregularity
● this product generally produces bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours
● if you cannot swallow without chewing
● stomach pain, nausea or vomiting
● noticed a sudden change in bowel habits that lasts more than 2 weeks
● it may cause stomach discomfort, faintness and cramps
● do not chew or crush tablet(s)
● do not use within 1 hour after taking an antacid or milk
● you have rectal bleeding or fail to have a bowel movement after using this product. These could be signs of a serious condition.
● you need to use a laxative for more than 1 week
ask a health professional before use.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
take with a glass of water
adults and children 12 years of age and over 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose
children 6 to under 12 years of age 1 tablet in a single daily dose
children under 6 years of age ask a doctor
● contains FD&C Yellow No. 6
● do not use if individual blister unit is open or torn
● store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
● protect from excessive humidity
acacia senegal gum, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, carnauba wax, colloidal anhydrous silica, corn starch, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hypromellose, iron oxides, lactose, magnesium stearate, methylparaben, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl acetate phthalate, povidone, propylene glycol, propylparaben, shellac, simethicone, sodium alginate, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, stearic acid, sucrose, talc, titanium dioxide, triacetin, triethyl citrate
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